Gam
Gam (gam) , noun
[Orig. uncert., perh. from gammon, talk.]
1.
(Nautical) A herd, or school, of whales.
2.
A visit between whalers at sea; a holding of social intercourse between those on different vessels at sea, or (Local U. S.) between persons ashore.
3.
A visit between whalers at sea; a holding of social intercourse between those on different vessels at sea, or (Local U. S.) between persons ashore.
Gam (gam) , noun
[from gamba leg.]
a leg. [slang]
Gam (gam) , intransitive verb
(a)
(Nautical) To gather in a gam; -- said of whales.
(b)
(Nautical) To engage in a gam, or (Local, U. S.) in social intercourse anywhere.
Gam (gam) , transitive verb
(Nautical) To have a gam with; to pay a visit to, esp. among whalers at sea.